Lead Procurement Engineer (Vacancy code- Procurement 007/2026)
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Position Overview/Scope of role: The incumbent oversees the procurement of Technical materials, goods, works and services in order to provide effective and efficient services meeting the needs of EEIG Construction projects. Top Roles and Responsibilities: General • Lead in performing all Procurement duties for nominated purchase packages including formation and administration of the purchase order through bidder pre-qualification, Procurement Plan issue, Approval to Tender (ATT), Invitation to Tender (ITT), tender evaluation, award and recommendation, and monitoring of performance of suppliers. This includes general purchase order administration, invoice verification, management of change, resolution of claims, resolution of back charges and purchase order close out. • Compile Technical assessment reports on suppliers’/subcontractors’ performance evaluations, procedural challenges on the Procurement CSP guideline that require revisions or corrections, real-time industry market activities – new type of supplies in the market, market study, follow-up with new/updated regulations relevant to construction procurement etc. - which result in the best “value for money” for EEC Construction and report to Procurement Manager for discussion. • Contribute to ensuring that the required Procurement procedures of EEC Construction are followed including maintaining the necessary files as required. • Review the approval of documentation are in accordance with the company’s Delegation of Authority (DOA). • Workload planning. • Report on the progress activities of the nominated purchase package – .i.e. the technical materials, equipment and construction works part - of the Procurement Schedule to the Procurement Manager per agreed schedule. • Represent Procurement Manager with client and in management meetings as required. • Provide commercial advice on procurement matters for requisitioning departments and/or project managers on-site. Specific Responsibilities: • Comply with Company and Project purchasing policies and procedures and act within limits of delegated authority. • Work with engineering, planning, project controls, expediting, Materials Control, HSE and quality to ensure specifications and material summitals of materials and equipment is provided on-time. • Liaise with relevant Senior Procurement staff as well as with the commercial department in compiling the overall suppliers/subcontractors assessment reports. • Identify, develop and propose sources, solicit suppliers, receive quotations and bids. Undertake negotiation of orders, follow-up, schedule and expedite deliveries. • Monitor the timely delivery of required goods are ensured. • Secure and process necessary documentation to support the approval of supplier invoices as required by the purchase order. • Deliver quality services and demonstrate a commitment to understand and meet customer needs. • Demonstrate a visible and active commitment to ethical behavior and its associated requirements. • Travel as required, including travel related to projects and to maintain links with other project area offices of EEC Construction. • Act in the best interests of EEC Construction at all times. • Perform any other duties that are required from time to time.